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Gemini has officially launched its Australian subsidiary, marking a major expansion into one of the world’s most crypto-active markets Gemini, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has announced the official launch of its Australian subsidiary, Gemini…

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After high-profile actions against Binance, Australia is advancing a regulatory framework to impose bank-style standards on crypto trading platforms. Australia pushes for bank-grade crypto rules Australia is preparing to extend financial services law to crypto platforms. On Sep. 25 the…

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Australia has unveiled draft legislation that would require digital asset platforms to obtain licenses, with penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover for breaches. Australia has proposed new licensing rules for digital asset platforms, setting out tough penalties for…

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UK trading giant IG Group is set to acquire a 70% stake in Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve in a A$178 million deal, pending regulatory approval in Australia and Singapore. IG Group to acquire majority stake in Independent Reserve UK-based…

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Crypto exchange has launched a platform for self-managed superannuation funds in Australia, as it hopes to tap into the country’s A$4.3 trillion retirement savings pool. Announcing the move via a Sep. 15 announcement, Kate Cooper, who currently serves as the…

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Australians have shaved nearly 4% off their crypto holdings in Self-Managed Super Funds over the past year. Data published by the Australian Taxation Office on Sept. 3 reveals that the total crypto holdings across these funds, which were at A$3.119…

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Coinbase and OKX are pushing deeper into mainstream finance with new crypto offerings for Australia’s $2.8 trillion pension system.

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Binance has appointed a new APAC lead as it moves to reinforce compliance and regulatory engagement across the region.

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AUSTRAC has taken action against Binance Australia, citing serious gaps in its compliance systems.

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If DeFi and TradFi can come together, we can shape a more inclusive, open, and efficient financial system for all users.

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We’ll have to wait and see, based on the pilot program, whether decision makers in Australia find enough reasons to justify a wider rollout.

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Australia has officially launched its first Bitcoin-backed home loan product, marking a major breakthrough in the integration of crypto with traditional real estate financing. Fintech firm Block Earner is behind the innovation, having won a long-running legal battle with the…

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The Reserve Bank of Australia is advancing a pilot to test digital money and tokenized settlements, with regulatory relief granted to participants to enable testing beyond current regulatory frameworks. Australia’s central bank, in partnership with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research…

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Australian Securities and Investments Commission appoints former central bank deputy governor to a three-member expert panel to investigate the ASX’s failed blockchain project worth over $160 million. According to a recent report by Reuters, one of the members of the…

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A recent ruling in a criminal court case classified crypto assets as money, which goes against the long-held crypto tax Australian office that counts crypto as capital gains. A court decision involving a federal police officer who allegedly stole 81.6…

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As part of a broader global crackdown on crypto-related fraud, Australia’s financial regulator has issued a major penalty over a fraudulent 15 million AUD digital asset scheme. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned a former financial adviser,…